Process of Filing for Divorce
The general steps of filing for divorce include:
Consider all laws and rules applicable to the family law matter
Collect all supporting documents
Complete all of the necessary forms that can be found at: https://www.yukoncourts.ca/en/supreme-court/rules-forms
Make copies of all of the forms and documents
Have all of your financial statements and affidavits notarized
File your forms with the Supreme Court Registry
Arrange to have the forms that you filed served to the other party
Prepare and file an Affidavit of Service
Wait for a response from the other party, if there is no response filed, you may jump ahead and request a divorce order
Prepare responding affidavits, if required
Request a divorce order
Request a certificate of divorce
The process listed above is for general purposes and each case may vary based on the situation. It is recommended to consult with a legal professional when possible.
Below we linked other resources from the Yukon Provincial Government.
https://yukon.ca/sites/yukon.ca/files/jus-flic-applying-divorce-guide.pdf